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Story of a Saree

A dignity-focused initiative that collected and distributed heritage sarees to women and communities facing exclusion.

ProfileCompletedDate range2017-2022LocationsMaharashtra, IndiaPartnersCommunity networks

Case Study

Challenge, intervention and RIF role.

Challenge

Dignity, psychosocial wellbeing and material support are often overlooked in community assistance.

Intervention

RIF collected good, unused sarees with sentimental value and distributed them to women who needed them.

RIF role

Community mobilizer and dignity-focused distribution partner.

Impact notes

  • More than 1,500 sarees were collected and distributed.
  • Overview notes connect the initiative to ragpickers, tribal groups and mental health patients.

Highlights

  • Turned household giving into a dignity-building community initiative.
  • Linked practical assistance with psychosocial wellbeing and inclusion.

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